Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli: released in 2019, amber, sweet and powdery, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli dupe we found is Nobile 1942 Perdizione — 81% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nobile 1942 Perdizione | 81% | about $45* (−80%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Miller Harris Black Datura | 77% | about $50 (−77%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | The Dua Brand Tale of a Sea Seduction | 90% | about $65 (−70%) | 10h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Abraaj Enclosure | 84% | about $40 (−82%) | 5h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Phoenix Botanicals Vanilla & The Sea | 83% | about $90 (−59%) | 4h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar solar floral and sweet vanilla warmth reminiscent of the sun-drenched beach atmosphere.
It shares its citrus, vanilla and sweet accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 958 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, tropical animalic character of Sex and the Sea Neroli, blending solar coconut with rich amber and honey.
It shares its amber, powdery and sweet accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli, lasts about 10h against 8h and carries 2 community ratings.
Recalls the deep, textured amber and rich resinous feel found in Francesca Bianchi creations at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its amber accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 28 community ratings.
Captures a similar coastal vibe infused with rich vanilla and natural beachside warmth.
It shares its amber, animalic and citrus accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 13 community ratings.
Explores a dark, intoxicating floral territory that shares the dramatic intensity of the Francesca Bianchi style.
It shares its amber and animalic accords with Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 163 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Fragrance World Abraaj Enclosure, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli.
The Dua Brand Tale of a Sea Seduction, at about 10h on skin, against about 8h for Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli.
The Dua Brand Tale of a Sea Seduction, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nobile 1942 Perdizione saves you about $255 a year against Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: The Dua Brand Tale of a Sea Seduction (9.5h) — 1 of 5.
Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.